Job and Career Offers

We are currently looking for a new colleague with a scientific background for an attractive sales position in the Munich region for our company.

IKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KG is a global market leader in laboratory technology as well as dispersing, stirring, and kneading machines. With around 1,000 employees at 16 locations across five continents, we develop and distribute innovative technologies for research, development, and production.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated sales representative (m/f/d) with a scientific background for the Munich region.

This position is particularly well-suited for graduates who want to transition their scientific expertise into an exciting sales role.

We would be happy to provide you with further information or the full job posting.

The Postion requires the knowledge of German Language

Wir suchen studentische Tutorinnen oder Tutoren, die die Übung Methoden der Pflanzenphysiologie betreuen (mit Hiwi Vertrag).

Die im Wintersemester 2025/26 stattfindende Veranstaltung des 3. Semesters Bachelor Biologie ist ein Kurs, in dem einfache pflanzenphysiologische Experimente durchgeführt werden.

Zeit und Ort: 13.10.–31.10.2025, jeweils Montag, Dienstag, Donnerstag und Freitag von 13:00 bis 17:00 Uhr in den Räumen C 00.015 und C 00.021 am Biozentrum in Martinsried.

Für Auf- und Abbau des Praktikums sind auch längere Hiwi-Verträge möglich.

Bereits vorhandene praktische Erfahrung aus früheren pflanzenphysiologischen Kursen sowie frühere Tätigkeiten als Hiwis/Tutor*Innen sind wünschenswert.

Kontakt: Bei Interesse an dieser Tätigkeit sowie Fragen senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an Prof. Dr. Peter Geigenberger (geigenberger@bio.lmu.de).

Deadline für Bewerbung: 17.08.2025

Topic: Assistance in a study on the migraine cycle at Klinikum Großhadern.

This study investigates different phases of the migraine cycle using various MRI techniques, including perfusion imaging and functional connectivity. In addition, the concentration of the protein CGRP (Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide) is measured. Depending on qualifications and interest, your involvement could be extended into a master’s thesis, internship, or similar academic project.

Tasks:

Supporting MRI sessions (e.g., preparing participants, assisting with the

procedure)

Performing minor lab work

General support with the study process

Requirements:

Enrollment in a relevant field of study (e.g., biology, medicine, psychology, etc.)

Good German language skills are essential for communicating with study

participants

Interest in clinical research and neuroimaging methods

Motivation, reliability, ability to work independently, and team spirit

Timeframe & Working Hours:

Mainly mornings between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m.

Approx. 8 hours per week

Long-term availability (minimum 6 months) is preferred

Start date: approx. August 15 – September 1, 2025

Interested? Then please send a short application (including your CV) by July 31,2025 to Veronica.Meedt@med.uni-muenchen.de.If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

This Position requires the knowledge of German Language

• jeweils 2 SWS pro Übung am Dienstag oder Donnerstag; zzgl. Vorbesprechungen, eigene Vorbereitung, Klausurproberechnen, Klausuraufsicht.
• gerne können zwei Gruppen hintereinander geleitet werden.
• Betreuer: Dr. habil. Wolfgang Schreier

Geplante Zeiten im WS 2025/26:

Dienstag:

Gruppe 1: 13:30 - 15:00

Gruppe 2: 15:15 - 16:45

Donnerstag:

Group 3: 11:45 - 13:15

Group 4: 13:30 - 15:00

Group 5: 15:15 - 16:45

Bei Interesse bitte direkt mit dem Betreuer Kontakt aufnehmen und bewerben! Bitte dabei angeben ob bereits Erfahrung als Tutor oder Tutorin besteht.

Kontakt: wolfgangschreier@lmu.de

Mini Job Opportunity: Research Assistant in Birdsong Analysis (Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence)

We are looking for a motivated computational biology student to join our research group for a mini job as a Research Assistant (HiWi).

In the Department of Behavioural Neurobiology, at the Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence, Seewiesen, we study the neuroscience of song learning in birds.

The mini job involves analyzing birdsong recordings from different species: zebra finches, canaries, and white-browed sparrow weavers, recorded both in the wild and in aviary settings.

Job Description:

• Pre-processing and segmentation of audio recordings of birdsong
• Use of software such as Audacity or the Deep Audio Segmenter for vocal activity detection and segmentation
• Work with a rich and diverse cross-species dataset of avian vocalizations, including zebra finches, white-browed sparrow weavers and canaries.

Requirements:

• Background in biology or a related field
• Interest in bird song and animal communication
• Familiarity with basic Python
• Language: English
• Optional: Experience with audio analysis

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in bioacoustics
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Stipend, depending on number of working hours, to a maximum of 10h/week.

The position is available for a duration of 3 months starting January 2026 (flexible).

If you are interested, please send a short email of interest, including your CV and relevant experience to:

Remya Sankar
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Behavioural Neurobiology
Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence, Seewiesen
remya.sankar@bi.mpg.de

MTA/BTA (m/w/d) in der Forschung

Das Know-how dafür

• Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung als BTA, MTA oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation (m/w/d)
• Berufserfahrung im Bereich der Immunologie sowie Molekularbiologie
• Erfahrung mit sterilem Arbeiten in der Zellkultur
• Interesse an der translationalen immunologischen Forschung
• Selbständige, zuverlässige und sorgfältige Arbeitsweise
• Gute Microsoft Office Kenntnisse
• Engagement und Freude am Arbeiten im Team
• Gutes Zeitmanagement und Organisationsvermögen
• Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

Zusätzlich von Vorteil

• Erfahrung mit der Verarbeitung von Gewebe und Blutproben (Isolierung von PBMC)
• Kenntnisse bei immunologischen Analysen (Durchflusszytometrie/ELISA) und Auswertungen
• Erfahrungen mit mikroskopischen Analysen (Lichtmikroskopie und Fluoreszenzmikroskopie)
• Kenntnisse bei der Generierung von monoklonalen Antikörpern und Affinitätsaufreinigung (Äkta)

Die Aufgaben

• Analytische Tätigkeiten im Bereich der Autoimmundiagnostik mittels Durchführung von Immunfluoreszenztests (Mikroskopie) und Immunoassays (ELISA)
• Anwendung histologischer, molekular- und zellbiologischer Methoden
• Zellkultur (steriles Arbeiten mit etablierten Zelllinien als auch primären Zellen)
• Verarbeitung von Gewebe und Blutproben (Isolierung von PBMC)
• Durchflusszytometrische Analysen
• Proteinbiochemie (Westernblot)
• Mitwirkung an experimentellen Studien, Probenverwaltung, Lagerung und Dokumentation sowie Labororganisation (Bestellung von Verbrauchsmaterialien und Kleingeräten)

Weietere Informationen

The Kapellos lab in the Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI) at Helmholtz Center Munich is looking for a motivated master’s student for an internship with the option of a following Master’s thesis.

Background

Obstructive airway diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis and asthma, represent persistent global health challenges characterized by chronic inflammation, progressive tissue remodeling and immune dysregulation. These conditions are driven by diverse environmental triggers and alter the respiratory immune landscape through sustained cellular activation and structural changes. Research into how immune cells orchestrate, modulate, and at times, disturb airway homeostasis is essential for uncovering new therapeutic strategies. Our laboratory investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms dictating immune regulation in human airways, utilizing patient-derived samples to unravel the interactions between distinct immune cell populations and the lung microenvironment across health and disease.

Project Description

This Master’s thesis project will explore immune cell phenotypes and functions in obstructive airway diseases using clinical samples from patients and control donors. Through integration of cellular and functional data, this project aims to identify immune signatures and regulatory checkpoints relevant to disease pathogenesis.

Key objectives will include

• Processing human peripheral blood, bronchoalveolar lavage and/or fresh lung tissue specimens to isolate immune cell populations.

• Performing and analyzing multi-color flow cytometry to profile immune cell subsets.

• Applying precision-cut lung slice (PCLS) models to test the effects of biologic treatments ex vivo.

Techniques You Will Learn

• Clinical sample processing for human immune and lung cells

• Handling and culturing primary human cells

• Design, execution, and analysis of multi-color flow cytometry experiments

• Preparation, maintenance and treatment of precision-cut lung slices

• Application and evaluation of biologic therapeutics in ex vivo models

• Data analysis, statistics, and presentationRequirements

• Currently enrolled as a Master student in immunology, biomedical sciences or related

field

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Enthusiasm to work in an interdisciplinary group consisting of basic scientists,

clinicians and bioinformaticians

• Highly organized, good time management skills and ability to manage multiple

priorities

• Proactive and forward-thinking approach

• Dedication and full commitment to the research objectives

Will be considered a plus

• Prior experience in cell culture and flow cytometry is advantageous

• Previous experience in programming (R/Python)

Start Date: January 2026

For more information: Dr. Theodore Kapellos

e-mail: theodoros.kapellos@med.uni-muenchen.de.

Please send your CV, most up-to-date transcripts, and a one-page motivation letter to the

above e-mail by 21. September 2025.

MSc thesis in Comparative Quantitative Morphology and Computational Developmental Biology

The research group of Prof. Dr. Kay Schneitz (Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Life Sciences, Plant Developmental Biology)

Prof. Dr. Kay Schneitz is looking for a highly motivated young scientist interested in cell biology
and/or plant systematics with a strong affinity for comparative morphometry and
plant evo-devo as well as for interdisciplinary work at the interface of bioinformatics,
advanced confocal microscopy, image processing, 3D computer visualization,
modeling and cell and developmental genetics.

More information here

Contact: Kay Schneitz

Kay Schneitz

TUM Plant Developmental Biology
Masto: @kay@biologists.social
Bluesky: @kschneitz.bsky.social

Master thesis available in Systems Chronobiology

AG Prof. Robles at Biomedical Center

Our group studies circadian- and sleep-dependent molecular processes using massspectrometry-based quantitative proteomics. We employ a wide range of molecular and biochemical approaches focusing on RNA, DNA, proteins and posttranslational modifications as well as cell culture methods and tissue handling. In addition, our group works with different data analysis software and bioinformatic platforms.

We are looking for highly motivated master students with skills in biochemistry, cellularbiology and/or bioinformatics who are interested in circadian biology and proteomics. The student will work in one of our current research projects, for example:

- Characterization of novel interactors of the core clock protein machinery on chromatin.

- Circadian regulation of mast cell function and allergic reactions.

- Circadian function and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

We offer direct supervision by a senior PhD student or postdoc, as well as training in experimental planning, biochemical, molecular and quantitative proteomics methods within an international group of researchers.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter, CV and, if available, references to crobles@med.lmu.de.

Visit our website for more information about our research and the members of our international team.

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MSc thesis Position in Targeted therapies in Low-grade Ovarian Cancer (LGOSC) Organoid Model

Analysis of cellular mechanisms and sensitivity determinants of drug responses in LGSOC

The Kessler Lab at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (LMU University Hospital) is looking for a highly motivated and skilled master`s student to join our project focusing on optimization of targeted therapy approaches for the treatment of low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC). Low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) is a distinct subtype of ovarian cancer with reduced sensitivity to chemotherapy, resulting in poor long-term outcomes despite advances in surgical and therapeutic approaches. A collection of LGSOC lines established in our Organoid Biobank from cancer tissue at different stages of disease represents a valuable model to study patient-specific responses and tumor evolution under therapeutic pressure. Key methods in performing organoid work, such are drug testing assays, and phenotypic analysis of organoids (IF staining, qPCR, WBs) are fully established and routinely performed in the lab. The group has long-standing experience and expertise in patient-derived organoid models in gynecological oncology, as contributed seminal works in the field (Trillsch et al 2023; Hoffmann et al., EMBO Journal 2020, Kessler et al., Nature Communications 2015 and 2019).

Project goals

Based on advanced preliminary data, the project will investigate the potential of CDK4/6 inhibitors to effectively target LGSOC in combination with endocrine therapy compounds. As a member of our interdisciplinary research team, you will participate in cutting-edge experimental and translational cancer research. You’ll receive hands-on training in advanced cell culture and molecular biology techniques essential for organoid-based studies — including cultivation, clonal expansion, multiwell drug assays, and imaging. Drug testing assays will be performed on LGSOC organoid lines to establish drug response curves for combination treatments and to investigate cellular phenotypic differences that determine treatment outcomes. Working at the interface of the laboratory and the clinic, you’ll collaborate closely with clinical oncologists to bridge experimental insights with patient care. Beyond practical skills, you will contribute to data analysis, build a solid theoretical foundation in adult stem cell biology and molecular oncology, and deepen your understanding of the cellular mechanisms that shape therapeutic responses. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow as a scientist in an innovative and collaborative environment, driving next-generation cancer research.

Start: As soon as possible, winter semester (2025/2026).

Interested students of Biology, Biochemistry, or related subjects should send an application including a motivation letter, CV, and transcript of records by mail to Dr. Mirjana Kessler (Mirjana.Kessler@med.uni-muenchen.de)

Master’s Thesis Opportunity

VisionCircuitsLab – LMU

Supervisors: A. Sumser & L. Busse

We are seeking a highly motivated Master’s student to join a thesis project in systems neuroscience entitled:

Thalamic integration of behavior into visual processing

Methods you will learn:

● Mouse handling

● Stereotaxic surgery and implantation procedures

● Fiber photometry recordings of input/output calcium signals

● Neural data processing and analysis

What we expect from you:

● Motivation and a problem-solving mindset to develop new experimental approaches

● Willingness to work with mice

● Interest in data analysis (experience with Python is an advantage)

Please send a short motivation letter, possible starting date and a detailed CV to sumser@bio.lmu.de

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The Botanic Garden München-Nymphenburg, the Bavarian State Collection and the Genomics Core Facility of the Bavarian Natural History Collections offer a Master’s thesis in a joint research project entitled: Towards a Population Genomic Atlas of Threatened Bavarian Alpine Flora

Your tasks:

- fieldwork (material sampling)

- DNA extraction

- preparation of Next Generation Sequencing libraries

- analysis of genomic data (assembly, PCA, genetic structuring, demographic analyses).

Starting date: as soon as possible

Please contact Simon Pfanzelt (pfanzelt@snsb.de, Botanic Garden München- Nymphenburg) or Agnes Scheunert (scheunert@snsb.de, Genomics Core Facility) for further questions.

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The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI) has an open call for fully-funded doctoral student positions in the fields of behavior, neuroscience, connectomics, ecology and evolutionary genetics.

We invite outstanding scholars from around the world to join our scientific community in the Munich area, one of Europe's prominent science hubs. APPLY NOW!

What we offer:

IMPRS-BI offers first-rate training to doctoral students interested in the question of how nervous systems develop and have evolved to allow animals to pursue their goals, navigate their environment and employ behavioral strategies that are adapted to, and shape, their respective ecological niche.

• An English-speaking, structured PhD program
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Individual supervision and mentoring
• Full funding, with no tuition costs
• Training in scientific, computational and transferable skills
• Additional support for participation in international conferences / workshops

Join our network:

Bringing together the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence with sites in Martinsried and Seewiesen, and two leading partner universities, the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), IMPRS-BI is bridging related disciplines, including neuroscience, behavioral ecology and evolution, with the aim of unraveling the nature of biological intelligence. Our doctoral researchers are part of a vibrant and international research community.

Apply now:

We encourage highly qualified candidates with a strong commitment to basic research to apply.

Applicants should hold a MSc with a background in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, mathematics or related fields.

For more information, eligibility criteria and online application please visit IMPRS-BI website.

IMPRS-BI is inclusive and openly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Apply NOW! Closing date for application is November 10, 2025. Accepted candidates may start research projects between April and October 2026.

RNA Binding Proteins & Iron Metabolism Diseases

A PhD position is available in Barcelona starting October–November 2025, focused on RNA Binding Proteins and Iron Metabolism Diseases. The position is particularly suitable for LMU Munich Molecular and Cellular Biology Master's students who started in 2023 and are completing their degree in 2025.

Funding will be applied for via a fellowship in April 2025, with additional support available for international research stays, including at EMBL Heidelberg.

To apply, send an email to Prof. Dr. Mayka Sanchez with the subject line "Predoc position 2025-MS-03", including:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• A list of three referees' emails (only the emails, no reference letters required at this stage)

Prof. Dr. Mayka Sanchez

Professor Titular Agregada and Principal Investigator

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Group Website

Evolutionary Animal Ecology, University of Bayreuth (Germany) offers a PhD-postion on Parental Care and Microbial Control in Burying Beetles

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate (f/m/d) to investigate how parental care enables Nicrophorus burying beetles to control beneficial and harmful microbial communities during family life. This three-year position is part of an ERC-funded project exploring the socioecology of animal-microbe interactions, focusing on how interactions between animals and microbes shape - and are shaped by - animal social behaviors.

The Challenge. Animals continuously interact with a vast array of harmful and beneficial microbes, and natural selection has shaped sophisticated strategies enabling them to manipulate these interactions. However, we still know little about the role of animal social behaviors in exerting such host control. Burying beetles are ideally suited to tackle this issue, because they show complex social behaviors (parental care) and intimately interact with both beneficial symbionts and harmful environmental microbes during their social (family) life. In this project, we will examine how different parental care strategies (i) enable beetles to mitigate the threat posed by harmful microbes, (ii) affect the transmission of beneficial symbionts to offspring, and (iii) vary across beetle species in their fitness effects and role in host control. The interdisciplinary project will involve an exciting combination of behavioral observations, laboratory and field experiments, as well as the profiling of microbial communities via metabarcoding.

Your Profile. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in evolutionary ecology, microbiome science, or a related field.
• A strong interest in social evolution and animal-microbe interactions.
• Prior experience with behavioral experiments and community profiling (desired but not required).
• Proficiency in biostatistics (R) or a high motivation to acquire and improve bioinformatic skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

What We Offer.

• A fully funded 3-year PhD position within an ERC-funded project. Remuneration is based on the German TV-L E13 pay scale [65%] (gross salary: 3009? per month) and includes social benefits such as health insurance and pension contributions (link).
• A cutting-edge interdisciplinary research ecosystem at the University of Bayreuth, which has recently been ranked in the top 5 percent of young universities worldwide (link).
• A vibrant and supportive research environment in a newly established team, hosted at a department with extensive experience in insect rearing, behavioral experiments, and molecular analyses (link).
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for behavioral and microbiome research.
• Funding for conference participation and professional training as well as opportunities for national and international collaboration.
• Living in Bayreuth, a small but bustling university town with a rich history nestled in scenic Upper Franconia, featuring numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and cultural exploration (link).

How to Apply. Applications should include:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your research interests, motivation, and relevant work experience.
• A detailed CV, including your methodological skillset, B.Sc. and M.Sc. grades, and publications (if any).
• A summary of the Master thesis (max. 500 words).
• Names and email addresses of 2-3 academic scholars who agreed to serve as a reference.

Apply by May 16, 2025, by sending your application as a single PDF to Jos.Kramer@uni-bayreuth.de with the subject: "PhD Application - Parental Care vs. Microbes". The ideal starting date is September 2025.The University of Bayreuth is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background. The working language in our group is English.

For more information, feel free to reach out informally: Jos Kramer

International Max Planck Research School

BIOLOGICAL INTELLIGENCE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10th, 2025

www.imprs-bi.mpg.de

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PhD Position in molecular Biology | University Hospital Tübingen

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to investigate how PDE4D regulates lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity in vivo. The project integrates mouse models, primary human adipocytes, and molecular approaches to uncover novel mechanisms linking adipose tissue function to type 2 diabetes.

Applicants should have a background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Experience with animal models is advantageous but not essential.

The position is based at the Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM) at the University Hospital Tübingen, which is associated with Helmholtz Munich.

Application deadline: 11.11.2025

🔗 Full details and application link:
https://jobs.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/Job/6795/PhD-student-(f-m-d)-for-diabetes-research-and-metabolic-diseases

🔗 Lab website:
https://www.helmholtz-munich.de/en/idm/research-groups/m2a-lab

Thank you very much for your help in sharing this with interested students.

With kind regards,

Dr Gencer Sancar

PhD position on
Deciphering gene regulatory networks implicated in developmental speech and language disordersFull advert at www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fellowships-2026

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Language Sciences is offering two fully-funded PhD Fellowship for four years (2026-2030) with a preferred start-date in September or October, 2026.

The IMPRS for Language Sciences invites applications for TWO PhD fellowships that are funded by the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science. The goal of the scheme is to enable young researchers to pursue interdisciplinary research projects in the language sciences, supervised by leading scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and its partner institutes at the Radboud University -- the Centre for Language Studies and the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour.

Further Information:www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fellowships-2026

Dr. Kevin Lam Graduate School Coordinator
International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Language Sciences
Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics The Netherlands
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PhD Position in Translational Immunology

The research group of Prof. Dr. Simone Mader, Head of the new Department of Translational Immunology is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate (f/m/d) (TV-L E13 65%, initially limited to three years).

We aim to elucidate how the immune system contributes to inflammation in the central nervous system and other immunologically affected tissues, with a particular focus on the role of autoantibodies and autoreactive B cells. Using advanced and innovative analytical approaches, we investigate both autoimmunity to known target antigens and the identification of previously unrecognized autoantigens across different autoimmune diseases.

Building on these findings, this PhD project will explore candidate autoantigens and autoantibody-producing B cells, and understand possible triggers of autoimmunity.

Patient care at the highest level, excellent research and teaching, as well as state-of-the-art medicine and diagnostics, that is what we at University Hospital Erlangen stand for. With more than 9,800 highly qualified employees, we are one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia and continue to grow steadily. Thanks to the scientific expertise and great commitment of our staff, we offer our patients unique and forward-looking treatment options. In this way, we ensure medical progress. Find the perfect job with us, one that is meaningful for you and for others.

Your tasks:

The project will utilize cutting-edge analytical methods in molecular biology, imaging, and neuroimmunology, offering the opportunity to conduct translational research with both in vitro models and patient-derived samples. The PhD candidate (f/m/d) will be embedded in an interdisciplinary research environment at the intersection of neuroimmunology and rheumatology. The successful applicant is expected to present research outcomes through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international scientific conferences.

Qualifications:

• Applicants (f/m/d) should have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Neuroimmunology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• Experience with cell culture and common molecular biology techniques is required
• The ideal candidate (f/m/d) will be highly motivated and capable of working collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential

Further Information